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NOhep Mums In-Country Programme

As countries work towards the World Health Organization (WHO) goal to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030, the need to scale up access to testing within antenatal settings has never been more urgent. To help address this the World Hepatitis Alliance is launching the NOhep Mums in-country programme: Accelerating Access to Antenatal Testing for Hepatitis B programme. 

 

The five member countries are:

  • Hope Life Support and Empowerment Initiative – Nigeria
  • National Liver Foundation of Bangladesh – Bangladesh
  • Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Development – Sierra Leone
  • Vision Outreach Zambia – Zambia
  • YOUTHAID Liberia – Liberia
 

Hope Life Support and Empowerment Initiative

Location: Nigeria 

Hope Life Support & Empowerment Initiative (HLSEI) is a community-based non-profit organization committed to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in Plateau State and other parts of Nigeria. Since its inception, the organization has focused on addressing key public health challenges through advocacy, service delivery, and grassroots engagement.

HLSEI’s objectives for the project are:

  • To raise awareness about hepatitis B and the risks of mother-to-child transmission among at least 500 pregnant women in selected primary healthcare centres and surrounding communities
  • To build the capacity of at least 30 antenatal care providers on how to educate pregnant women on hepatitis B, encourage testing and provide appropriate counselling and referral services
  • To develop 3000 culturally appropriate educational flyers and posters on hepatitis B to display and distribute during antenatal clinic sessions and community outreaches
  • To engage at least three community structures to support hepatitis B sensitisation efforts and promote antenatal testing as a priorit

National Liver Foundation of Bangladesh

Location: Bangladesh

The National Liver Foundation of Bangladesh (NLFB) is a not for profit organization, dedicated to Prevention, Treatment, Education and Research on liver diseases in Bangladesh. Established in 1999 with a focus on accessible and affordable care.

NLFB plays a key role in public awareness about viral hepatitis and liver health through nationwide campaigns, seminars and education programs. It offers free hepatitis B and C testing, vaccination and treatment, especially for orphans and underprivileged patients.

NLFB’s objectives for the project are:

  • Build the capacity of midwives from selected Union Health Centres on hepatitis B awareness, counselling and testing procedures 
  • Conducted hepatitis B awareness sessions at Union Health Centres for pregnant women
  • Deliver 1250 free hepatitis B testing for pregnant women 

Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Location: Sierra Leone

Supporting Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (SEED) is a Community-Based Organization founded in 2009 to advocate for and empower marginalized communities in Sierra Leone.

Their mission is to improve their socio-economic and health status, with a strong focus on advancing the rights and well-being of women and children. SEED works across three core thematic areas: Health Advocacy, Human Rights Education and Promotion, and Resilient & Sustainable Livelihoods.

SEED’s objectives for the project are:

  • Train and equip 30 healthcare worker with up to date knowledge and skills in hepatitis B testing and counselling
  • Strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Health Sierra Leone’s National Hepatitis B Programme Office (NHPO) to ensure effective project implementation and sustainability

Vision Outreach Zambia

Location: Zambia

Vision Outreach Zambia (VOZ) is a Zambian civil society organisation with a mandate that focuses on responding to health, human rights, environment and climate change matters. 

The organisation seeks to play a catalytic role in responding to these thematic areas thus contributing towards the Zambian Government’s attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

VOZ’s objectives for the project are: 

  • To create awareness among 1,000 households with accurate information on hepatitis B transmission and prevention
  • Mobilize community leaders, church leaders and health volunteers to champion hepatitis B awareness during World Hepatitis Testing Week (WHTW) and beyond
  • Promote facility uptake by encouraging pregnant women to request hepatitis B screening at their first ANC visit

 

YOUTHAID Liberia

Location: Liberia

YOUTHAID-LIBERIA (YAL) is a locally-led youth-focused non-governmental organization established to address critical health challenges affecting young people and vulnerable populations in Liberia. Since its inception, YAL has been at the forefront of community health advocacy, education, and awareness campaigns targeting preventable diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect underserved communities.

The organisation specialises in grassroots mobilization, peer-to-peer education, and community engagement strategies that leverage the energy and influence of young people to drive positive health outcomes.

YAL’s objectives for the project are:

  •  Raise awareness and increase knowledge about hepatitis B and mother to child transmission among 1000 pregnant women
  • Reach 2,500 community members through targeted education campaigns during World
    Hepatitis Testing Week
  • Train 25 community health volunteers and peer educators on hepatitis B advocacy
  • Strengthen partnership between community networks and 4 target health facilities 
 

Supported by Abbott